Nicollette Sheridan's slapping case going to trial

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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Allen White said that Sheridan's lawsuit warrants a June trial, according to the Associated Press. Sheridan claims that executive producer Marc Cherry slapped her during a September 2008 altercation.

"It's clear to the court that this is something that needs to go to a jury," White said after listening to both sides.

"In fall of 2008, Mr. Cherry began talking with the writing staff, myself included, about killing off the Edie Britt character," Kirkland Baker said in a declaration to the court. "I have no recollection of any decision to kill off the Edie Britt character prior to fall of 2008."

"Mr. Cherry had expressed to the writers, in my presence, increasing frustration with Ms. Sheridan."

Cherry's attorney, Adam Levin, claimed that the decision to kill off Sheridan's character happened way before the alleged incident.

The judge threw out Sheridan's claims of sexual harassment and assault, but the actress' lawyers can seek money for wrongful termination, battery and unlawful retaliation claims.

"I'm very happy that I'm being treated fairly," Sheridan said after court. The trial is set to begin June 8.